One of the ongoing realities of the COVID pandemic is how thoroughly our routines have been upended. God created us to be creatures of rhythm, so how can we recover some routine as we live out this extended ‘in-between’ time?
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Real diversity is tough. Sticking to people who are just like us is easy. Tokenism is pretty easy. But authentic diversity that values and respects everyone takes a lot of work. What does true diversity look like in the Church? And why is it essential for the people of God?
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2020 has made pretty much everything a lot harder… including faith. What does it look like to be a church in the midst of a global pandemic? What does it look like for us to continue to be CATALYST in the midst of this pandemic? We review our core values – FRIENDSHIP, DIVERSITY, DISCIPLESHIP and PILGRIM – in light of COVID and our calling.
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Relationships in COVID have taken a big hit – no surprise since we’ve had to cut down our social interactions. But it’s left many of us feeling unmoored, struggling to feel connected. What does a church that’s serious about relationships do in that space? We find our guide in the God who is intentional about making space to be with us.
Continue readingHow to Be Angry
This close to the election, there’s a lot of anger. Like… a LOT. What does it mean for a people of faith to be angry? How do we know if our anger is righteous or not? And what are we supposed to do with it?
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Jesus said, “I am the truth.” So why are Christians so susceptible to conspiracy theories? God call us to be a people of sound teaching. How do we do that in a world of fake news and alternative facts?
Continue readingHow to Grieve
When we vote, we tend to think about our own wants and needs. But Jesus implores us to put others before ourselves. How do we do that in politics? Rev. Sonya Brown invites us to consider how the practice of lament can help us hear the voices of the most vulnerable among us.
Continue readingHow to Be Kind
It feels harder and harder to disagree well. We hear frequent calls for civility and niceness. But for a people of faith, nice isn’t enough. Rather than settle for a superficial niceness, God calls us to imitate Jesus in offering a deep kindness. Kindness insists we treat others as though they are part of our family. How do we pursue kindness together in the next month?
Continue readingHow to Survive the Election
JR. Forasteros - October 4, 2020
How to Be Kind
It feels harder and harder to disagree well. We hear frequent calls for civility and niceness. But for a people of faith, nice isn't enough. Rather than settle for a superficial niceness, God calls us to imitate Jesus in offering a deep kindness. Kindness insists we treat others as though they are part of our family. How do we pursue kindness together in the next month?
From Series: "How to Survive the Election"
The 2020 election is, somehow, the most divisive, painful election yet. The divisions revealed by the last four years are as bad inside the Church as anywhere else. How can we navigate this season? How can we not just survive, but thrive as God's people in the next month?
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How to Be KindJR. Forasteros - October 4, 2020 |
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How to GrieveSonya Brown - October 11, 2020 |
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How to Tell the TruthJR. Forasteros - October 18, 2020 |
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Rules: Voter Suppression
Every institution has rules, both written and unwritten, that make it run. How should Christians engage a system with unjust rules? We explore another meal Jesus shares with Pharisees to discern how we can respond to voter suppression specifically as a people of faith.
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